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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.84, 503.22 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.84, 503.22 and 287.08 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.84 : 503.22 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.84/503.22 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.84x = 503.22 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.84x = 144,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,464.40/364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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